319-286-5852 • Contact Us
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses continue operating. When fully implemented, the federal stimulus will create many new resources for small businesses. However, a number of resources already exist to help small businesses in Cedar Rapids...
Read MoreLooking for vital information about COVID-19 workplace safety and best practices? Please refer to the following: Iowa Department of Public Health COVID-19 Updates CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Governor Reynolds Proclamation Pertaining to Business More information is also available from the U.S. Department of...
Read MoreCedar Rapids Economic Development Services staff has created an inventory of workforce programs responding to needs arising from the COVID-19 outbreak in Iowa. You can access information by clicking here. We will update program information as needed. ...
Read MoreOn Monday, March 23, Governor Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses and tax deferrals to any Iowa businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Application deadline is Tuesday, March 31, at...
Read MoreIowa Economic Development authority staff have gathered resources and information that may be of use to our partners across the state. Visit: www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/businessrecovery The resource list will be updated as new opportunities become available to business in Iowa....
Read MoreThe SBA issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa on March 21, 2020. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans. The declaration comes after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds submitted a federal funding request via the SBA's Economic Injury...
Read MoreIs your company working through disruption to operations caused by the global COVID-19 outbreak? If so, we would like to make you aware of the following business support services available locally in Cedar Rapids: City of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Look here for...
Read MoreThe Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) needs to assess the impact of the pandemic in Iowa. To assist in these efforts, please click this survey link to compete. Developed by University of Northern Iowa – Institute for Decision Making, responses will tell us what your...
Read More